KJV Longprimer Comparison – 43 vs 53 vs 63 – R.L. Allan

Which KJV Longprimer is right for you? In this video you'll see a side-by-side comparison of the three major editions of the Longprimer from R.L. Allan. ⬇️ Leave a comment below to let me know which one you like the best and why!

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2:10 Exterior Comparison
4:57 Interior Comparison
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[johnwyatt]

I prefer the 63. Not just for the writing capability but the overall look.

[dianaAJC]

I loved this review! It is really cool seeing the Bibles side-by-side when comparing tbem… the visuality of it really makes a great difference fir me! Thank you so much!

[tbone]

The 43 is the best for holding/long time reading/portability

The 53 is best for reading at home.

The 63 is the best for writing notes in.

They’re all 10/10

[JonnyRaz]

Thank you, Tim. I think this was a much needed resource for people as they decide which Longprimer is right for them. It can be a little overwhelming—and I have lost track of the number of times I explained the numbers to people.

[kjvwarrior]

I got my purple 63 one today, it's not as large as I thought, still good enough for church carry, but definitely will be my personal home study bible. It is my largest and most expensive, making it my flagship bible.

[joelfields]

I have had all of them and I prefer the 53. The 53 is the sweet spot for me nice size, paper is thick enough pages are easy to turn...it just feels right 😊 Thanks for the vid 👍

[FreedomFromSpeech]

You didn’t ask me, but as I recently bought a Turqouse and then sent it back due to damage and spent the refund on a Long primer 63, I’ll have a go at an answer :)
I think Allan’s Longprimer generally has a more appealing aesthetic. The highland goat coverings give them a very distinct look, combined with that full yap, it’s got a very antiquarian vibe that I think a lot of people who’re looking for a traditional presentation of the KJV text, in premium package want.
The Turqoise looks lovely- simple, elegant etc. But it has more of a ‘brand new’ bible look. No yapp in addition to the goat skin with tighter pebble grain that Cambridge use, and the shades of colour give it a very clean, neat presentation compared to the Long primer’s more vintage vibe.
Offering a full yapp version of the Turqoise was a step in the right direction. The calf skin Cambridge used was beautiful to the touch. They should do that more. The full yapp concord’s that EVB sold did really well. People want to have that option.
Regards the text itself; personally the Turqoise was an odd reading experience. The large type, the large amount of ‘white space’ on the page. All those things ‘should’ make it more clear and readable. But for me it didn’t. It felt like reading through a looking glass. Not bad, with an adjustment period maybe I would’ve gotten over it, but just not what I’m used to.
The Long primer is slightly smaller type. The text is also more condensed on the page, making the ratio of ink:negative space ‘feel’ right. It seems to fit more. I never thought this sort of thing would effect my reading, so this has been a learning experience for me.
Outside of aesthetics the LP has the edge over the Turqoise in that the LP has thicker paper. The chain-reference system which is quite cool, plus the LP is black letter and the Turqoise is red, which makes a difference to some people.
I love the Cambridge look. I hope they offer more full yap options in future and use that amazing soft calf skin on other editions. Maybe up their ribbon game and offer a black letter version of the Turqoise text?
These are my thoughts

[tragikk]

Man, I just ordered a 63 the same color as your 53, and I'm so excited

[gunmedic]

I love the 63 because I take a lot of notes in my Bibles.

[pdmoerma]

since i don't write in my bibles, the 63 falls behind the other two. and since i don't really carry my premiums anywhere, the 43's advantage in portability is not worth the trade off in better yapp protection, greater opacity, and more breathing room in the 53. actually, for me, the 53c is the star of the whole lineup.

[xiancarreon]

I would go with the 63 if I could afford it, it looks robust that can probably pass on to my great great grandson if the LORD JESUS CHRIST will not comeback soon. Maranatha!

[U.S.ArmyArmorVeteran]

I have the 53 Longprimer Crimson Red Highland Goatskin and I absolutely love this Bible. The 53 is an amazing Bible. It's my daily driver. I already have a wide margin. I have the Cambridge Concord Reference Wide Margin Black Goatskin Bible.

[Dorie]

I wish that the 53 had 38 gsm paper. I have the 63, but am considering the 53 for portability

[farlowalexify]

I have a green limited edition 53 as well

[ministrywithandy]

I will definitely pick up a 53 one day.

[KingJims]

I love the look of the 53 the most. I think it's the perfect size and I love the full Yapp with the double gold edge lines

[davidhuseth]

I have them all, but my preference is for 43. Easiest to handle.

[codpieceofjustice]

I have a 53 and I like it. Having said that, if I had to make the choice again I'd be awfully tempted to grab the Cambridge Turquoise which I never knew existed until recently.

[joespringer]

I have the 52 in Meriva and I love it! Good size for everyday Bible!!

[davidsutter]

Hi Tim! Always appreciate your work! What's the difference between the 62 and 63< Thanks!